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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,278.40, 367,042.80 and 170,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,278.40, 367,042.80 and 170,045.60 is: 254,461.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,278.40 : 367,042.80 = 170,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,278.40/367,042.80 = 170,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,278.40x = 367,042.80 × 170,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,278.40x = 62,414,013,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,414,013,151.68/245,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,461.92

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